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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-02-19, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1997 WaltonThe news from Walton Public School news Pupils mark Valentine’s Day Compiled by Patty Banks Phone 887-6156 Parishioners cook A pancake breakfast began the first Sunday of Lent at Duff's United Church on Feb. 16. Head chefs, Heidi McClure, Gloria Wilbee, JoAnn McDonald and Leona McDonald, cooked the delicious breakfast of bacon, sausages, eggs, pancakes, toast and a potato casserole. The Sunday School children did the dishes and worked at cleaning up. Head dishwasher, Geoff Banks, and chief dish dryers Kevin and Mark Wilbee, didn't know that doing dishes could be so much fun. Later more of the children joined in and did a great job. Barb Durrell and son James greeted worshippers and handed out bulletins. Rev. James Murray gave the Call to Worship, followed by the congregation singing an Introit, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee. People then turned to their neighbours and welcomed them. Rev. Murray announced that the fourth Sunday of each month is designated for the North Huron Food Bank. Members are to bring a non-perishable food article for the food basket. The choir sang, / Am There, a Ron Klusmeier song. The sermon was called, 'Spring Training for the Soul'. Rev. Murray talked about how spring training for baseball players begins soon and how the players all anxiously wait for their opening day of the season which is April 1. For those in the church their opening day is March 30, Easter. He told how the players have to exercise to get ready and so must Christians. It is just as important to exercise souls. Mrs. Scott's Early Years cele­ brated Shrove Tuesday by mixing up some pancake batter. Parent helpers, Mrs. Durrell, Mrs. Zwep and Mr. Kuntz cooked up the 'slapjacks' for the children. The kids also worked hard to make their Valentine mail bags and on Friday they enjoyed receiving and reading their mail. In Mrs. Bennett's Grade 1 class they had cinnamon heart activities. They put some in water and measured how long it took to dissolve. By using the hearts they saw how long their feet were, measured their fingers and desks. They even learned what 11 cinnamon hearts weigh 10 grams. Mrs. Vivian’s Grade 2/3s celebrated 100 days. They enjoyed getting into groups of fives and having a 100-piece puzzle race. They brought 100 things to put into a trail mix, they had to draw themselves at 100 years old, built things using 100 legos, bungs and blocks. They ended their day by reading the book, Teach my Dog 100 Words. The class also moved their desks down to the gym as their room is in the process of being painted, 'Hawthorn'. If you want to know what that colour looks like, come on in and have a look. Next week the Grade 3/4 class moves down to the gym while that room gets a facelift. Mrs. Vandendool's Grade 3/4 had a fun week writing Valentine stories, and poems and doing Valentine crossword puzzles. Congratulations to Kelsey Bennewies who won the speech competition for Walton. Her speech was called, 'My Cat Fluffy' and she goes to Seaforth to the Legion for the competition there. Congratulations to Katie Williamson who won the story­ telling section in the Walton school. Her story was about her cat 'Goldie'. She also travels to Seaforth for the competition 'Sunday. The whole school enjoyed an afternoon of skating at the Seaforth arena on Friday. "Lent is a time to grow, to question whether we are on the right path and if not, how can we get on the right path and how do we have a trusting relationship with God. What beliefs do we have that keep us from having a relationship with God who promised us 'life and abundance.' What kind of spiritual life will get us ready for Easter?" The children then came up from Sunday School where Rev. Murray told them the story about Noah and the covenant that God made with him. Then everyone shared in the breaking of the bread and the drinking of the wine. Marie McGavin, Monique and Don Baan and Rev. Murray served communion. Morris council sets procedure Craigs return from B.C, Helen and Graeme Craig just returned from Vancouver where they took in the Canadian Figure Skating Championships. They took the three-day train trip there and on the way saw lots of wildlife but never got a look at a moose. Mr. Craig said he was very impressed with the quality of the skating and didn't mind sitting in the soft seats all day long. Helen said it was also great to see the local talent from Blyth and Brussels. While there they managed to take in the new restaurant called, 'Planet Hollywood'. They saw a lot of famous skaters and said it was quite a place to see. On their return they attended the Plowman's convention in Midland along with Neil and Marie McGavin. The UCW Valentine Luncheon was well attended in spite of the bad weather. There were 75 people fed and eight tables of euchre in play. The next luncheon will be held March 12. Discussion with Glen Warwick, Lot 31, Cone. 1, regarding a condi­ tion imposed on his consent appli­ cation, continued at the Feb. 4 meeting of Morris Twp. council. Council had asked Warwick to agree to remove his bam within six months if any reasonable written complaint was filed concerning odour. Warwick believed the con­ dition was unreasonable. Reeve Bert Elliott explained council's position, stating a similar situation in the past, while War­ wick gave several reasons why the agreement could have the barn phased out over 10 years. After concerns from Craig Met­ zger of the Huron County Planning Department about the legality of the six-month condition and sec­ ondary plan considerations, council agreed to rescind the initial condi­ tion. A new motion was passed which would result in the livestock opera­ tion being phasec) out over five - years. The bam could then be used for storage. The reason for the deci­ sion was due to the fact the pro­ posed residential lot would be re-designated "urban" and would then conform to the secondary plan. A letter is being sent to the Huron Perth Health Task force stat­ ing council is not in agreement with the reduction in hospital beds at Wingham and District Hospital. Councillor Kevin Pletch showed council a report for a proposed air show at Wingham Airport, June 29. A procedural bylaw will be established for drainage meetings, separate from council meetings to allow several issues to be discussed at one meeting. Affected landown­ ers will also be notified if a consent application is being considered by council. The preliminary report for the Masson Municipal Drain was adopted and Maitland'Engineering Services asked to proceed with the final report for improvements. The building report from Chief Building Official Paul Josling was accepted, including a demolition permit for South Part Lot 19, Cone. 7. Council was advised that the road closing at Lot 8, Cone. 2 and Lot 5, Cone. 2, was completed. Morris Twp.'s cost of 911 road signs is $3,948.12. Trustees for the Belgrave well Continued on page 20 People On Feb. 13 there were 11 tables of euchre being played. Winners were: first prize, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bair; second, Chris Lee and JoAnn McDonald; third, Gloria and George Love; lone hands, men, Watt Reid; woman's, Margaret Anderson; 50/50 winner, Jack Muir. The next game will be Feb. 27. 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